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The trap that many Mac users fall into is believing that because there are currently no known viruses targeting the Mac, it's safe from attack. In reality, the Mac OS, its included applications, and third-party applications have and will continue to have security issues that can allow some form of attack; it's just that the attack isn't likely to be from a virus. But if something erases your data, gains access to your personal information, blocks the use of your Mac holding it ransom, or manipulates web pages to generate ad revenue, you're not likely to care whether it was a virus, an attack launched through a web site, or a Trojan horse you allowed to be installed; however it happened, your Mac is still infected with a nasty bit of malware or adware.
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Key to that ideal, though, is your Mac malware database – you’ll need to keep it updated. To do that, simply follow these 3 tips: 1. Click on the Apple icon found in the top left corner of your screen and then on System Preferences. Nov 6, 2018 - What it offers: Norton Security for Mac offers a few different options for scanning. You can switch to automatic, always-on protection and never.